wirehairs are great dogs, at 43 my GSP is alot of work, i hunt with an older guy and run the dog for him as his back is good for about 3 miles so i let him get the first birds, my dog pointed at least 2 dozen phez last week while hunting ducks on the river. If you need any adivice onthe GWP give me a cal at 681 4557. thanks, eric